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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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